John W. Kieron

Former Bristol resident, John Walter Kieron (70) of Tiverton, died February 1 at Rhode Island Hospital from injuries sustained from a hit-and-run accident which occurred Wednesday, November 24, 2011 in Tiverton.
Mr. Kieron was born February 15, 1941 to Walter and Frances (Tkacz) Kieron of Warren, RI. A graduate of Warren High School and Roger Williams University, he worked until his retirement at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics in Bristol. An avid animal lover, he enjoyed caring for three dogs and spending his days playing with his granddaughter.
He is survived by the mother of his two children, Janice Myslivy Kieron of Bristol; daughters, Tanya Kieron of Bristol and Wendy Kieron-Sanchez of Tiverton; granddaughter, Isabelle Sanchez of Tiverton; brother, Thomas Kieron, his wife, Ruth Ann, and their children Stacie and Michael of Riverside; cousins Matthew and Rochelle Kieron of Portsmouth and their children Ann Turley, Stephanie Fowler, and Matthew Kieron, Jr.
A private burial will be in Warren at St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery in March. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to Providence Animal Rescue League, 34 Elbow St., Providence, RI 02903. For online condolences, shared memories and information go to www.almeida-pocasset.com